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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6C3cHGvcwM "Night of Terror"]] is [[EpicRocking eight minutes worth]] of pure, concentrated DarthWiki/NightmareFuel. To say it goes well with the nightmarish scene accompanying it is an {{understatement}}.
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** Putting "WHORE" on every single scene of characters looking at the mirror in [[https://twitter.com/nightsfeel/status/1432332400554618886 other shows and movies]], such as ''Film/Joker2019'', where the meme popularized from.
** Putting "WHORE" on every single scene of characters looking at the mirror in [[https://twitter.com/nightsfeel/status/1432332400554618886 other shows and movies]], such as ''Film/Joker2019'', where the meme popularized from.
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**MemeticMutation: Putting "WHORE" on every single scene of characters looking at the mirror in [[https://twitter.com/nightsfeel/status/1432332400554618886 other shows and movies]], such as ''Film/Joker2019'', where the meme popularized from.
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%%** "I'M THE SWAN QUEEN!"
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* SpiritualSuccessor: The movie is often considered by many observers to be the best Western remake of ''Anime/PerfectBlue''.
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** The movie is often considered by many observers to be the best Western remake of''Anime/PerfectBlue''. ''Anime/PerfectBlue''.
** Also the film ''Film/TheWrestler'', according to Aronofsky. It's pretty much that movie's foil: ''Wrestler'' is about finding beauty in a brutal sport while ''Swan'' is all about the brutality of a beautiful artform.
** The movie is often considered by many observers to be the best Western remake of
** Also the film ''Film/TheWrestler'', according to Aronofsky. It's pretty much that movie's foil: ''Wrestler'' is about finding beauty in a brutal sport while ''Swan'' is all about the brutality of a beautiful artform.
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** Nina continually breaking down throughout her performance as her mental illness begins to thoroughly overwhelm her, especially at the moment when she realizes that she stabbed ''herself'', realizing that she's gone completely off the deep end. For anyone who's struggled with mental illness, this can be incredibly and uncomfortably familiar.
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** Under the influence of an abusive or at the least unscrupulous mentor, a talented but troubled person obsesses over becoming perfect for their role by immersing themselves in their 'darker' side. However, they find themselves feeling increasingly torn between their two 'selves', becoming prone to lashing out in anger and distress, clashing with their co-workers, alienating themselves from their family and developing an odd bond with a rival they aren't completely sure about. They end up trying to destroy everything about their old, 'weak' self to embrace their new self with...mixed results, at one point even shrieking at their parent that their old self is "[[ThatManIsDead dead]]" following a violent confrontation. Finally, they end their tale [[spoiler: on the ground, bleeding out from a wound to the side, having given their all to their role]]. Now, are we talking about Nina Sayers, Anakin Skywalker or [[Film/StarWarsTheForceAwakens Kylo Ren]]? (Portman having previously portrayed Padme Amidala in ''Star Wars'', who turns out to be both Anakin’s wife and[[spoiler: Kylo's grandma]]).
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** Under the influence of an abusive or at the least unscrupulous mentor, a talented but troubled person obsesses over becoming perfect for their role by immersing themselves in their 'darker' side. However, they find themselves feeling increasingly torn between their two 'selves', becoming prone to lashing out in anger and distress, clashing with their co-workers, alienating themselves from their family and developing an odd bond with a rival they aren't completely sure about. They end up trying to destroy everything about their old, 'weak' self to embrace their new self with...mixed results, at one point even shrieking at their parent that their old self is "[[ThatManIsDead dead]]" following a violent confrontation. Finally, they end their tale [[spoiler: on the ground, bleeding out from a wound to the side, having given their all to their role]]. Now, are we talking about Nina Sayers, Anakin Skywalker or [[Film/StarWarsTheForceAwakens Kylo Ren]]? (Portman having previously portrayed Padme Amidala in ''Star Wars'', who turns out to be both Anakin’s wife and[[spoiler: and Kylo's grandma]]).grandma).
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** While she had been doing critically acclaimed films for a while (such as ''{{Film/Closer}}''), Natalie Portman was still being dogged by the reputation of the ''Franchise/StarWars'' prequels, as well as other notable films in which her performances were divisive, such as ''Film/VForVendetta'' or ''Film/TheOtherBoleynGirl''. Her Oscar winning performance and sheer dedication to this role meant that people no longer thought of those other films when questions about her talent came up.
** Mila Kunis wasn't necessarily considered a 'bad' actress, but she was best known for [[ComedyGhetto comedies]] like ''Series/ThatSeventiesShow'' and ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy''. The softness and sensuality she brought to Lily, and the character's popularity confirmed that she had plenty to offer as an actress outside the sitcom world.
** While she had been doing critically acclaimed films for a while (such as ''{{Film/Closer}}''), Natalie Portman was still being dogged by the reputation of the ''Franchise/StarWars'' prequels, as well as other notable films in which her performances were divisive, such as ''Film/VForVendetta'' or ''Film/TheOtherBoleynGirl''. Her Oscar winning performance and sheer dedication to this role meant that people no longer thought of those other films when questions about her talent came up.
** Mila Kunis wasn't necessarily considered a 'bad' actress, but she was best known for [[ComedyGhetto comedies]] like ''Series/ThatSeventiesShow'' and ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy''. The softness and sensuality she brought to Lily, and the character's popularity confirmed that she had plenty to offer as an actress outside the sitcom world.
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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Beth, the former Swan Queen, implied to have psychologically tortured herself over being perfect the way Nina does, only has a handful of scenes. Due to Winona Ryder's OneSceneWonder performance, the character's potential feels rather wasted.
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* EnsembleDarkhorse: Lily's pretty popular, mainly because she's played by Creator/MilaKunis and has some HomoeroticSubtext with Nina. Also may have something to do with the fact that she's one of the few genuinely friendly, nice, ''sane'' individuals in the movie.
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* SpiritualAdaptation: The movie is often considered by many observers to be the best Western remake of ''Anime/PerfectBlue''.
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The cake scene is a VERY bad example of her mother being "reasonable"—Nina says that her stomach is "in knots" (ie, she could just be nauseous from stress), and simply asks for a smaller piece of cake. Erica responds by going to throw the entire cake away like a drama queen.
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** Exactly how much of Erica's abuse is all in Nina's head? Erica is certainly a stern parent, but she does encourage Nina to do well and is genuinely pleased for her daughter when she succeeds. The only time she intervenes is when Nina is rightfully losing her mind. Note the cake scene - Erica purchased a beautiful cake for Nina, who turns it down (one cake won't turn her into a blimp, and she can easily lose any water weight through practices). But then again, Nina seems to be afraid of her and Erica does like controlling her daughter. It's possible she (intentionally or not) bullied Nina into the eating disorder that's hinted at, qualifying for psychological abuse at least. Her self-destructive tendencies and unsuccessful sexual repression put the squicky possibility of rape on the table too.
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** Exactly how much of Erica's abuse is all in Nina's head? Erica is certainly a stern parent, but she does encourage Nina to do well and is genuinely pleased for her daughter when she succeeds. The only time she intervenes is when Nina is rightfully losing her mind. Note the cake scene - Erica purchased a beautiful cake for Nina, who turns it down (one cake won't turn her into a blimp, and she can easily lose any water weight through practices). But then again, Nina seems to be afraid of her and Erica does like controlling her daughter. It's possible she (intentionally or not) bullied Nina into the eating disorder that's hinted at, qualifying for psychological abuse at least. Her self-destructive tendencies and unsuccessful sexual repression put the squicky possibility of rape on the table too.
